THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

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A round up of what’s going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Win Tickets ($20): Cult of Cunnilingus Online “Revulval” Meeting | Erotic Comedy Live on Zoom, Portland 2022 Valentine’s Day Weekend, Stories of Grief, Pride & Worship

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Log in on Zoom, and be swept up into the world’s newest cult! Eleanor O’Brien has taken the medium of zoom theater to a whole new level.

Treat Your Valentine w/ Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure | Safe Outdoor Activity, Discount / Promo Code

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Looking for a way to turn Portland into a giant game board? Grab your Valentine and cure your lock-down boredom with a city-wide scavenger hunt!

2022 BeerQuest Haunted Valentine Tour in Downtown Portland | Get Spooked, Award-Winning Beer + Portland’s Famous Ghosts

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February 12-13 in Downtown Portland – Celebrate valentines day with a journey into Portland’s wicked and lawless past. Scare your loved one right into your arms with creepy stories of murder, kidnapping and the Shanghai Tunnels – all while sampling local craft beers on this award-winning Tour.

Win Tickets ($40): Mr. Sun + Never Come Down @ The Old Church | American String Band, Bluegrass

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March 1 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Mr Sun comprises 3 generations of some of the sharpest minds to apply themselves to the American String Band.

Win Tickets ($50): An Evening With Drew and Ellie Holcomb: The You and Me Tour @ Revolution Hall | Singer/Songwriter, CCM Folk

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March 1 @ Revolution Hall – Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville, TN.

Win Tickets ($30): Members of McTuff & Subtonic @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Featuring Joe Doria, Dan Balmer, Andy Coe, Tyrone Hendrix & Galen Clark

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Join Goodfoot Pub & Lounge for a musical summit of NW heavyweights in what promises to be a blast furnace of instrumental funk and groove on February 19.

Win Tickets ($30): Kelsy Karter @ Mission Theater | Pink Kink & Punk Tour

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April 12 @ Mission Theater – Like all the most electrifying artists, Kelsy Karter invites the audience into a beautifully strange world of her own making, a fantasia that’s equal parts rock-and-roll grit and wildly theatrical grandeur.

Win Tickets ($50): Eagle Eyes @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill | Eagles Tribute Band

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Eagle Eyes is a tribute band to the Legendary music of the “Eagles”. They have taken great care in recreating the magic of the Eagles!

Win Tickets ($36): New Constellations, Night Heron @ Mission Theater | Synthpop, Indie, R&B

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March 12 @ Mission Theater – Blending powerful vocals, dancy beats, catchy guitar hooks, and energetic live shows, New Constellations have caught the attention of listeners with their debut single “Hot Blooded.”

Win Tickets ($40): 5 Guys Named Moe @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill | High Energy 12-Piece Horn Driven Show

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February 19 @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill – 5 Guys Named Moe is a high-energy ​12-piece horn-driven show band! Entertaining audiences for well over 30 years!

2022 Super Bowl LVI Watch Party @ Ponderosa Lounge and Grill in North Portland | HUGE Video Wall, Prizes, FREE, Happy Hour

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February 13 @ Ponderosa Lounge & Grill – Come watch the big game at Portland’s Original Country Ba.

George Lopez OMG Hi! Comedy Tour @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Grammy-nominated Comedian, Netflix, HBO

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Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and TV host George Lopez brings his OMG Hi! Comedy Tour to Portland on October 13.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,750+): Winter Light Festival, Wine & Chocolate Pairing, New Year Lantern Viewing & More! | February 3-6, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Lan Su Chinese Garden will be showcasing their Lantern Viewing Evenings this weekend and next. Valentine’s Day celebrations start this weekend with Dining at Bella Organic and Hip Chicks Do Wine’s Wine & Chocolate Pairing. There’s still time to surprise your date with the perfect evening; see our Valentine’s Day calendar for ideas.

Portland in the News: Oregon’s Olympians; “Cutting-edge” City; Hotel Seeks Historic Recognition as Black Cultural Hub | February 3, 2022

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Portland recently landed in the top 10 of CommercialCafe’s list of “cutting’edge” cities, citing fast internet and EV charging accessibility.

This month’s winter Olympics will feature 4 athletes with Oregon ties who will be competing in skiing, slalom racing and snowboarding.

And Portlanders have nominated downtown Portland’s Golden West building to National Register of Historic Places citing its connection to Portland’s black community.

Pix Pâtisserie Portland 2022 Valentines Weekend Reservations for 2! | Prix Fixe Menu Featuring Drinks, Desserts, Chocolate & More!

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Special indoor dining reservations will be available for February 12th with a set dessert and drink menu for two.

Win Tickets ($80): Mayday Parade, Real Friends, & Magnolia Park @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Pop Punk

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February 25 @ Crystal Ballroom – The sixth studio album from Tallahassee-based rock band Mayday Parade Sunnyland gets its title from an abandoned hospital where the band members used to sneak in to explore as teenagers.

Win Tickets ($50): Magic City Hippies @ Crystal Ballroom | Poolside Grooves & Sunkissed Melodies

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February 12 @ Crystal Ballroom – Embracing everything from AM radio rock and poolside pop to nimble raps and salsa, Magic City Hippies lock into an era-less vibe with no shortage of psychedelic funk or hooks.

Win Tickets ($80): Galactic & Too Many Zooz @ Crystal Ballroom | Jazz-Funk, Jam Band

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February 11 @ Crystal Ballroom – Galactic draw on 25 years together in order to progress with each performance and subsequent record.

Win Tickets ($50): The Spill Canvas @ Lola’s Room | Alternative Rock, w/ Harbour

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February 14 @ Lola’s Room – With a slew of albums under their belt the Spill Canvas has returned with Conduit, its first LP in almost a decade.

Win Tickets ($60): Pigeons Playing Ping Pong @ Crystal Ballroom | Pysch-funk, w/ Karina Rykman

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March 18 @ Crystal Ballroom – Hailed as “musical explorers” by Rolling Stone, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong first took flight roughly a decade ago at the University of Maryland, and the pysch-funk trailblazers have since gone on to play more than a thousand shows across 44 states.

Win Tickets ($50): The Chats @ Crystal Ballroom | Shed Rock, w/ Mean Jeans, THICK

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May 26 @ Crystal Ballroom – The Chats represent everything that’s good about Australia and nothing that’s bad: a rebel spirit, gallows humour and the endless hedonistic pursuit of A Bloody Good Time.

Kishi Bashi with the Oregon Symphony @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | “Improvisations on EO9066,” Electronic Indie

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February 24 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Join singer-songwriter Kishi Bashi and your Oregon Symphony for an evening steeped in lush harmonies and electronically-influenced indie music.

KinkFest 2022 @ Portland Expo Center | West Coast’s Premier Sexually-diverse BDSM & Kink Conference, Demos, Play & More!

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April 15-17 @ Portland Expo Center – KinkFest is the West Coast’s premier sexually-diverse BDSM and kink conference.

Win Tickets ($40): Circuit Des Yeux @ The Old Church Concert Hall | Indie Folk, Progressive Rock

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February 27 @ The Old Church Concert Hall – Fohr and her collaborators—13 renowned musicians from Chicago’s jazz, classical, and experimental scenes—built -io layer by layer, entwining its pain with the clear yearning that sparks at its dark heart.

Win Tickets ($40): serpentwithfeet: Deacon’s Tour @ Revolution Hall | Baroque Pop, Electronic, Soul

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October 13 @ Revolution Hall – serpentwithfeet is not only imagining, but exploring a world wherein Black love is paramount.

Win Tickets ($56): Joshua Radin @ Aladdin Theater | Acoustic Folk

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February 25 @ Aladdin Theater – After 16 years, eight albums, and hundreds of shows, Joshua Radin still treats music as an antidote to any ailment.

Win Tickets ($50): Biamp PDX Jazz Festival Presents Eric Krasno + Son Little @ Aladdin Theater | Backed by Sweet Sounds of The Assembly, w/ james the eighth

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February 23 @ Aladdin Theater – The Soulive and Lettuce co-founder, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter-producer defines himself as not only an artist, but also as a husband, father, and man across these ten tracks with inimitable instrumentation, eloquent songcraft, and raw honesty.

Win Tickets ($60): Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) @ Revolution Hall | Folk Rock, Americana, w/ Tré Burt

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February 22-23 @ Revolution Hall – Watchhouse would have been Mandolin Orange’s sixth album but is instead their first also under the name Watchhouse, a moniker inspired by Andrew Marlin’s place of childhood solace.

A Pink Martini Valentine @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Downtown Portland | w/ Oregon Symphony, Brazilian Samba, Cabaret, Vintage Jazz

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February 12-14 @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – What better way to charm your sweetheart than with the Portland darlings you know and love, Pink Martini?

Win Tickets ($90): Oregon Distilled Craft Spirits Festival @ The Redd | 30+ Distillers, 120+ Spirits, Food Vendors, Cocktails

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Taste a variety of distilled spirits, get expert tips on making cocktails and sample delicious foo & more February 26 @ The Redd.

Smut City Jellyroll Society @ The Victorian Belle Mansion | Portland 2022 Valentine’s Day, Prohibition Era Inspired Blues & Jazz

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February 14 @ The Victorian Belle – Come on out for a fabulous evening of music and dance! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or are just looking for a fun time, join us at The Belle for live music, dancing, tasty bites and a full bar.

Victorian Belle Presents Afternoon Tea at The Belle in North Portland | 2022 Valentine’s Day Weekend, Date Idea

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February 12-13 @ Victorian Belle – Please join us for a beautiful and relaxing Afternoon Tea. Explore the lavish Victorian Belle mansion and gardens after enjoying a delicious tea sandwich trio, scones and pastries, all accompanied by a lovely pot of Smith Tea, of course!

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon presents The Bitchin’s In Concert @ The Garage Satellite Pub | Fundraiser, Funk, Rock, Soul

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February 5 @ The Garage Satellite Pub – This is a once-a-year chance to see a high-power funk, rock, and soul band featuring some of the best musicians from around the world performing top hits from popular groups.

Special Valentine’s Curated Wine Offer From Pix Patisserie | Wines Shipped to Your Door

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Looking for a special bottle to share with someone even more special? With Valentine’s (and Galantine’s!) Day coming up, Pix/ Bar Vivant put together a cellar offer from our list meant for toasting to relationships and enjoying with a box of chocolates.

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($1,600+): Great Gatsby’s Daisy, Digital Shorts Online Festival, Cruise Discount & More! | January 27-30, 2022

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The weekend is back, Portland! Experience Theater project opens their immersive production of Great Gatsby’s Daisy. Choose your own adventure w/ Echo Theater’s Digital Shorts Online Festival. And Valentine’s Day is coming up, see our huge list of Romantic ideas.

Portland in the News: Blues Festival is Back; Sea Pickles; Wordle Created by UO Alum & more! | January 27, 2022

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The popular puzzle game Wordle was created by a University of Oregon graduate.

Loads of sea pickles are washing up on the Oregon coast.

And the Waterfront Blues Festival is officially back on for July 4th weekend in Downtown Portland.

THIS WEEK in Portland: Festivals, Music, Comedy, Trivia, Theater, Happy Hours, & More!

A round up of what's going on in Portland this week including festivals, concerts, comedy, trivia, happy hours, movies, & more!

Radical Harvest Craft Faire & Community Center @ SymbiOp Garden Shop | 40+ Local Makers, Giveaways, Food Pantry

September 5-6 - Radical Harvest is more than a craft fair - it’s a pop-up community center!!

2026 McMenamins Oktoberfest | Beer, German-Inspired Fare, Live Music, Golf Tournament & More

September 18-October 3 - Put on your lederhosen and get ready to enjoy beer, beer and more beer at McMenamins for Oktoberfest!

Slabtown Tours presents A Night with Ghosts in Northwest Portland | 90 Minute Walking Tour, Local Paranormal History

September 4-October 31 - Uncover Northwest Portland’s eerie heritage on A Night with Ghosts, a compelling 90-minute walking tour led by expert urban historian Dr. Tanya Lyn March.

Win Tickets ($110): 2026 Easyfolk Festival @ Portland’5 Winningstad Theatre | Essie & The Hum, Rebecca McDade, Kenzy Peach & More

September 18-19 - This celebration of Portland music spans two nights of music with seven total bands.

Win Tickets ($76): Everyone Orchestra Conducted by Matt Butler @ Mission Theater | Danceable Grooves Created on the Fly

October 23 - Everyone Orchestra is a masterfully conducted, fully spontaneous explosion of live music created by a rotating cast of world renowned musicians and led by conductor Matt Butler.

The Haunting @ The Social Spoon | Halloween Cocktail Pop-Up, Part Haunted House, Part Neighborhood Bar,

October 1-November 1 - The Haunting is a Halloween cocktail pop-up that blends spooky nostalgia with a hint of classic campyness.

End of Summer Pearl Party @ Pearl District | Live Music, Local Food, Artisans, Activities, & More

September 19 - Party in the Pearl returns, transforming NW 13th Avenue between Hoyt and Irving into a lively neighborhood celebration.

2026 Zootoberfest @ Oregon Zoo | Beer & Cider, Live Music, Keeper Chats, Animal Activities & More

September 11-12 - This special fall gathering pairs the fun atmosphere of a Bavarian beer fest with the amazing wildlife found only at the zoo.

7 Deadly Sins Pants on Fire Freaky/Filthy Late Show @ The White Eagle Saloon | 7 True Tales, One Lie

September 19 - Join us as we host Portland's wildest and most interactive comedy and storytelling entertainment event with Pants On Fire! at the historic White Eagle Hotel & Saloon. 

Win Tickets ($80): Haunted Corn Maze @ Bella Organic Farm on Sauvie Island | Ghouls, Zombies, Costume Party

September 26-October 30 - Get lost in acres of corn, in the dark, on Friday and Saturday nights in October! Terrifying creatures stalk you as you make your way through our Haunted Corn Maze!